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Proverbs 31:29
Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.
Proverbs 31:29 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 31:29 in other translations
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”
“Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.”
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In context
26 Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.
27 She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.
28 Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,
29 Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.
30 Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.
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